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africa-mobile-ransomware

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int64	mobile_response_effectiveness int64
MOBR001501	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	Egypt	SharkBot	smishing_sms_link	mobile_banking	Android 11	Samsung	Movitel	large_500_2000_usd	1,722	cryptocurrency_mixing_service	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	french	96	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	small	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	431	336	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.48	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	96	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	6	4	1	1	1,722	3.24	0	0	431	336	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	17	16	-4
MOBR002586	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	Kenya	MpendaLocker	malicious_app_store	cryptocurrency_wallet	Android 8	Samsung	Djezzy	very_large_2000_10000_usd	8,589	bank_transfer	4,308	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	swahili	96	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	none	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	6,359	0	0	0	1	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3.63	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	96	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.48	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	3	4	1	0	8,589	3.93	0	0	6,359	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	17	21	-4
MOBR002653	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	South Africa	MpendaLocker	whatsapp_message_link	messaging_app	Android 6	Tecno	9mobile	very_large_2000_10000_usd	4,484	monero	15	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	swahili	168	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	none	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1,473	0	1	1	1	1	1	antivirus_detection	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1.18	0	1	1	1	1	1	5	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	168	1	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	2	0	0	4,484	3.65	0	0	1,473	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	20	13	4
MOBR001055	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Ghana	LockerPin	malicious_app_store	government_services_app	Android 10	Oppo	Vodacom	crypto_denominated	22,101	mobile_money	2,180	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	multilingual	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	large	0	0	1	0	0	3	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7,790	168	0	1	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3.34	0	1	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.48	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	3	4	1	0	22,101	4.34	0	0	7,790	168	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	27	21	-7
MOBR000705	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	Ethiopia	TeaBot_variant_africa	sideloaded_apk_whatsapp	mobile_money_wallet	Android 11	Xiaomi	Djezzy	extortionate_10000_plus	54,442	airtime_topup	6	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	arabic	48	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	none	0	0	0	1	1	100	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	22,226	0	1	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.78	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	48	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	100	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	3	4	1	0	54,442	4.74	0	0	22,226	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	21	21	-4
MOBR000106	Sophos State of Ransomware 2024	https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/	Algeria	Simplocker	malicious_app_store	mobile_banking	Android 13	Infinix	Airtel	medium_100_500_usd	197	cryptocurrency_mixing_service	52	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	local_language	96	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	sole_trader	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	161	505	72	1	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1.72	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	96	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	4	2	0	0	197	2.29	1	161	505	72	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	15	11	-7
MOBR000589	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Zimbabwe	Anubis	whatsapp_message_link	social_media	Android 10	Tecno	Zamtel	small_under_100_usd	61	bank_transfer	498	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	arabic	96	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	none	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	29	61	0	1	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.7	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	96	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.3	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	7	3	0	1	61	1.79	1	29	61	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	17	10	-7
MOBR002468	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Cameroon	WhatsAppBizLocker	whatsapp_message_link	government_services_app	Android 5	Motorola	Orange	crypto_denominated	29,536	monero	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	multilingual	168	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	none	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	16,324	0	0	0	0	1	68	social_media_shaming	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	4	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	168	1	2	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	3	0.48	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	4	1	0	29,536	4.47	0	0	16,324	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	21	23	9
MOBR002413	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	Tunisia	Svpeng	sideloaded_apk_whatsapp	social_media	Android 12	Huawei	Telecel	small_under_100_usd	91	monero	86	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	multilingual	96	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	sole_trader	1	1	0	0	0	100	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	23	201	72	1	0	0	1	1	bank_fraud_monitoring	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1.93	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	96	1	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	100	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	91	1.96	1	23	201	72	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	30	9	2
MOBR001600	Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024	https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases	Ghana	CryCryptor	smishing_sms_link	enterprise_email	Android 10	Realme	Zamtel	extortionate_10000_plus	97,625	monero	2,903	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	local_language	168	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	large	0	1	0	1	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	29,545	336	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3.46	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	168	1	2	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	5	0.7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	2	3	0	0	97,625	4.99	0	0	29,545	336	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	18	11	-4
MOBR002464	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	Kenya	Simplocker	fake_mobile_money_app	mobile_banking	Android 11	Infinix	Vodacom	very_large_2000_10000_usd	9,203	bank_transfer	4,392	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	swahili	72	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	none	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5,965	19,629	0	0	0	0	1	11	friend_colleague_report	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	3.64	0	0	1	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	72	1	3	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.3	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	7	1	0	1	9,203	3.96	1	5,965	19,629	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	24	5	1
MOBR000228	Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024	https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases	South Africa	CryCryptor	whatsapp_message_link	health_app	Android 7	Tecno	Airtel	extortionate_10000_plus	44,012	bank_transfer	3,803	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	swahili	96	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	micro	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	39,038	48	0	0	0	1	93	law_enforcement	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	3.58	1	1	1	1	1	0	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	96	1	2	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	3	4	1	0	44,012	4.64	0	0	39,038	48	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	20	23	2
MOBR000915	Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024	https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases	Egypt	Pegasus_mobile_ransom	fake_mobile_money_app	messaging_app	Android 6	Oppo	Airtel	large_500_2000_usd	888	cryptocurrency_mixing_service	4,871	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	swahili	168	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	micro	0	1	0	1	0	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	731	336	0	1	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3.69	1	1	1	1	0	0	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	168	1	3	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	5	0.7	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	6	3	0	1	888	2.95	0	0	731	336	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	26	10	-7
MOBR000794	Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024	https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases	South Africa	MalLocker	qr_code_malicious_app	cryptocurrency_wallet	Android 13	Huawei	9mobile	very_large_2000_10000_usd	2,916	cash_via_agent	199	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	multilingual	48	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	small	0	1	0	1	0	5	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	883	7,788	0	1	1	0	1	129	law_enforcement	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	2.3	0	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	5	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	48	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	5	0.7	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	3	0	0	2,916	3.46	1	883	7,788	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	32	12	0
MOBR003021	Sophos State of Ransomware 2024	https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/	South Africa	SideloadEncryptor	usb_sideloading	ride_hailing_app	Android 14	Xiaomi	Safaricom	small_under_100_usd	76	bitcoin	563	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	arabic	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	large	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	45	110	168	0	1	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.75	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	72	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0	0	76	1.88	1	45	110	168	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	21	9	-10
MOBR003543	Sophos State of Ransomware 2024	https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/	Egypt	Pletor	telegram_channel_apk	social_media	Android 9	Realme	Orange	very_large_2000_10000_usd	6,367	crypto_wallet_drain	9	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	local_language	96	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	micro	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3,931	0	0	1	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.95	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	96	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	7	5	1	1	6,367	3.8	0	0	3,931	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	18	21	-7
MOBR001073	Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024	https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases	Uganda	Koler	malicious_app_store	ecommerce_app	Android 5	Infinix	Orange	crypto_denominated	32,360	monero	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	local_language	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	none	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4,118	0	1	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	32,360	4.51	0	0	4,118	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	22	10	-4
MOBR003351	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Uganda	Svpeng	whatsapp_message_link	government_services_app	Android 9	Realme	Maroc_Telecom	small_under_100_usd	48	bitcoin	196	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	swahili	168	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	none	0	1	0	0	1	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	30	88	0	1	1	0	1	1	user_reported	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.29	0	1	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	168	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	5	0.7	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	5	2	0	1	48	1.68	1	30	88	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	14	5	-3
MOBR001744	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	Ghana	Anubis	qr_code_malicious_app	mobile_banking	Android 11	Tecno	Orange	large_500_2000_usd	1,848	bitcoin	5	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	swahili	24	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	none	0	1	0	0	0	10	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1,680	5,291	0	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.7	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	24	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	10	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	3	0	0	1,848	3.27	1	1,680	5,291	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	25	13	-7
MOBR001084	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Kenya	Cerberus	whatsapp_message_link	social_media	Android 8	Infinix	MTN	very_large_2000_10000_usd	3,679	mobile_money	30	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	french	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	none	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2,991	0	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1.48	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	48	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	3	3	0	0	3,679	3.57	0	0	2,991	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	14	14	-4
MOBR000926	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	Cameroon	Alien	malicious_app_store	messaging_app	Android 11	Samsung	Airtel	crypto_denominated	39,471	bank_transfer	2,080	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	arabic	72	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	large	1	1	0	0	1	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	30,416	0	1	1	0	1	94	mdm_alert	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3.32	1	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	72	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	2	0.3	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	6	3	0	1	39,471	4.6	0	0	30,416	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	23	11	-3
MOBR003049	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Senegal	Anubis	smishing_sms_link	mobile_banking	Android 10	Samsung	Orange	small_under_100_usd	35	cryptocurrency_mixing_service	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	portuguese	168	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	large	0	0	0	1	1	100	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	89	72	1	0	1	1	100	bank_fraud_monitoring	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.48	1	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	168	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	100	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	4	4	1	0	35	1.54	1	0	89	72	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	19	18	-3
MOBR001117	Sophos State of Ransomware 2024	https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/	South Africa	CryCryptor	fake_update_notification	mobile_money_wallet	Android 10	Itel	Airtel	medium_100_500_usd	209	cryptocurrency_mixing_service	10	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	english	48	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	sole_trader	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	98	24	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	48	1	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.3	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	4	4	1	0	209	2.32	0	0	98	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	20	21	-4
MOBR000642	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	Cote d'Ivoire	Pletor	malicious_app_store	messaging_app	Android 11	Itel	Zamtel	small_under_100_usd	85	bank_transfer	4,018	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	local_language	96	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	medium	0	0	0	0	0	10	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	19	195	0	0	0	0	1	14	antivirus_detection	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	3.6	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	96	1	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	2	5	1	0	85	1.93	1	19	195	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	18	24	2
MOBR004767	Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024	https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/	Kenya	CryCryptor	smishing_sms_link	social_media	Android 13	Nokia	Airtel	medium_100_500_usd	172	monero	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	local_language	96	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	sole_trader	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	22	237	0	0	0	0	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.48	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	96	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	5	4	1	1	172	2.24	1	22	237	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	17	18	-7
MOBR000501	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	South Africa	OPayStealer_Ransom	fake_update_notification	mobile_money_wallet	Android 6	Motorola	Africell	small_under_100_usd	26	prepaid_cards	354	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	english	48	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	medium	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	6	30	48	0	0	0	1	85	google_play_protect	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.55	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	48	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	6	4	1	1	26	1.41	1	6	30	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	26	17	-3
MOBR004066	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	Nigeria	Pletor	sideloaded_apk_whatsapp	social_media	Android 11	Nokia	Orange	very_large_2000_10000_usd	2,200	bank_transfer	412	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	arabic	168	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	small	0	1	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1,436	5,645	0	0	0	0	1	6	law_enforcement	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	2.61	0	1	0	1	1	1	4	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	168	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	5	0.7	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	1	0	0	2,200	3.34	1	1,436	5,645	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	29	6	5
MOBR000333	INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025	https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa	Zambia	Pletor	compromised_ad_network	government_services_app	Android 13	Xiaomi	MTN	large_500_2000_usd	1,154	monero	305	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	swahili	168	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	medium	1	1	0	0	1	100	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	767	0	0	0	1	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.48	1	1	1	1	1	0	5	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	168	1	2	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	100	2	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	4	3	0	0	1,154	3.06	0	0	767	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	29	14	-4
MOBR004684	Sophos State of Ransomware 2024	https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/	South Africa	WhatsAppBizLocker	telegram_channel_apk	mobile_banking	Android 11	Apple	Ethio_Telecom	very_large_2000_10000_usd	6,498	bitcoin	997	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	swahili	72	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	micro	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	2,831	168	1	0	0	1	20	mdm_alert	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	72	1	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	4	4	1	0	6,498	3.81	0	0	2,831	168	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	14	21	0
MOBR000486	ESET Threat Report 2024 Android	https://www.welivesecurity.com/	South Africa	Pletor	whatsapp_message_link	messaging_app	Android 9	Xiaomi	Safaricom	extortionate_10000_plus	92,016	mobile_money	200	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	local_language	96	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	none	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	7,980	0	1	0	1	0	0	undetected	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	96	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	92,016	4.96	0	0	7,980	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	16	6	-4

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Mobile Ransomware — Africa Cyber Threat Intelligence

Part of the Africa Cyber Threat Intelligence collection by electricsheepafrica.

Acquisition: SYNTHETIC
Rows: 10,000 (balanced 50/50)
Synthetic: All records are synthetic (is_synthetic=1), based on real-world research data.

Usage

from datasets import load_dataset
dataset = load_dataset("electricsheepafrica/africa-mobile-ransomware")

Overview

This dataset models mobile ransomware attacks targeting African mobile device users and businesses. Africa is a mobile-first continent with 615M mobile subscribers and rapidly growing smartphone adoption, yet mobile security awareness and patch deployment lag significantly behind global standards. Mobile banking, mobile money wallets, and business operations increasingly depend on Android devices, making mobile ransomware a high-impact threat vector.

Africa-specific patterns captured:

Device ecosystem: Chinese-brand Android phones (Tecno, Infinix, Itel) dominate 50%+ of the market with delayed/no security patches
Attack vectors: Sideloaded APKs via WhatsApp groups, malicious Telegram channels, fake mobile money apps, compromised ad networks
Unique targets: Mobile money agents using shared devices, M-Pesa/OPay wallet encryption, USSD hijack combined with ransomware
Victim profiles: Sole traders and micro-businesses dependent on mobile banking, mobile money agents, journalists, HR professionals
Extortion methods: Contact list threats (exploiting African communal social networks), social media shaming, fake law enforcement messages
Payment methods: Mobile money transfers, airtime top-ups, cryptocurrency mixing, gift cards
Security posture: Unknown sources enabled, sideloaded apps, pirated software, disabled OEM updates, no antivirus
Fragmentation: Android 4.4–14, custom ROMs, devices that never receive security updates

Ransomware Families

Family	Description
`CryCryptor`	File encryption ransomware
`Simplocker`	Screen locker + encryption
`LockerPin`	PIN change lock
`Jisut`	Russian-origin mobile ransomware
`Koler`	Law enforcement impersonation
`Pletor`	Locker ransomware
`Svpeng`	Banking trojan + ransomware
`Fusob`	Police-themed locker
`MalLocker`	Screen overlay locker
`Cerberus`	Banking trojan
`Anubis`	Banking trojan with ransomware
`EventBot`	Credential stealer
`Alien`	Banking trojan
`Hydra`	Banking trojan
`Teabot`	Banking trojan
`Medusa`	Banking trojan
`SharkBot`	Banking trojan
`FluBot`	SMS stealer + ransomware
`TeaBot_variant_africa`	African-targeting variant
`MpendaLocker`	Mobile money targeting
`M-ShwariEncryptor`	M-Shwari banking ransomware
`OPayStealer_Ransom`	OPay wallet targeting
`WhatsAppBizLocker`	WhatsApp Business account lock
`USSDHijack_Ransom`	USSD hijack + ransom
`AfricanAndroidBanker_Ransom`	African banking trojan
`Pegasus_mobile_ransom`	Spyware-ransomware hybrid
`SideloadEncryptor`	Sideload vector encryptor
`AgentSmith_ransom_variant`	Ad fraud + ransomware

Attack Vectors

Vector	Description
`malicious_app_store`	Third-party app stores
`sideloaded_apk_whatsapp`	APK via WhatsApp
`smishing_sms_link`	SMS phishing link
`whatsapp_message_link`	Malicious WhatsApp link
`telegram_channel_apk`	Telegram APK distribution
`fake_update_notification`	Fake system update
`compromised_ad_network`	Malicious ads
`usb_sideloading`	Physical USB sideload
`bluetooth_file_transfer`	Bluetooth file share
`nearby_share_exploit`	Nearby share abuse
`fake_mobile_money_app`	Fake M-Money app
`qr_code_malicious_app`	Malicious QR code
`social_engineering_call`	Voice social engineering
`exploit_kit_drive_by`	Drive-by download
`supply_chain_app_compromise`	Supply chain

Sources

Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024
Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024
ESET Threat Report 2024 — Android ransomware
Sophos State of Ransomware 2024
INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025
GSMA Mobile Economy Africa 2024
Malwarebytes Mobile Threat Report 2024
World Bank Digital Development Africa

Features

Column	Type	Description
`record_id`	str	Unique identifier
`country`	str	African country (20 countries)
`ransomware_family`	str	Ransomware family
`attack_vector`	str	Infection vector
`target_app_type`	str	Targeted app category
`android_version`	str	Android OS version
`device_brand`	str	Device manufacturer
`mobile_network`	str	Mobile network operator
`ransom_demand_category`	str	Demand size category
`ransom_demand_usd`	int64	Demand in USD
`payment_method`	str	Payment method
`encrypted_files_count`	int64	Files encrypted
`contacts_encrypted`	int64	Contacts encrypted
`photos_encrypted`	int64	Photos encrypted
`messages_encrypted`	int64	Messages encrypted
`app_data_encrypted`	int64	App data encrypted
`sd_card_encrypted`	int64	SD card encrypted
`cloud_backup_encrypted`	int64	Cloud backup encrypted
`device_locked_screen`	int64	Screen locked
`pin_changed`	int64	PIN changed
`factory_reset_blocked`	int64	Factory reset blocked
`safe_mode_blocked`	int64	Safe mode blocked
`accessibility_service_abuse`	int64	Accessibility abuse
`overlay_attack`	int64	Overlay attack
`keylogger_active`	int64	Keylogger active
`credential_harvesting`	int64	Credential theft
`banking_credential_stolen`	int64	Banking creds stolen
`mobile_money_pin_stolen`	int64	M-Money PIN stolen
`cryptocurrency_seed_stolen`	int64	Crypto seed stolen
`two_factor_codes_intercepted`	int64	2FA codes intercepted
`ransom_note_language`	str	Note language
`time_limit_hours`	int64	Payment deadline
`data_leak_threat`	int64	Data leak threat
`data_already_exfiltrated`	int64	Data already stolen
`double_extortion`	int64	Double extortion
`triple_extortion`	int64	Triple extortion
`ddos_threat`	int64	DDoS threat
`contact_list_threat`	int64	Contact threat
`social_media_shaming_threat`	int64	Social shaming threat
`fake_law_enforcement_message`	int64	Fake LE message
`fake_antivirus_ransom`	int64	Fake AV ransom
`is_business`	int64	1 if business user
`is_individual`	int64	1 if individual
`business_size`	str	Business size
`is_mobile_money_agent`	int64	1 if M-Money agent
`is_business_owner`	int64	1 if business owner
`is_government_employee`	int64	1 if government
`is_journalist`	int64	1 if journalist
`is_hr_professional`	int64	1 if HR
`devices_infected_count`	int64	Devices infected
`google_play_protect_enabled`	int64	Google Play Protect
`third_party_av_installed`	int64	Third-party AV
`device_rooted`	int64	Rooted device
`oem_updates_disabled`	int64	OEM updates off
`unknown_sources_enabled`	int64	Unknown sources on
`developer_options_enabled`	int64	Dev options on
`backup_enabled`	int64	Backup enabled
`cloud_sync_enabled`	int64	Cloud sync
`mdm_enrolled`	int64	MDM enrolled
`biometric_lock`	int64	Biometric lock
`app_pin_set`	int64	App PIN set
`os_patch_current`	int64	Patch current
`security_patch_over_1_year`	int64	Patch >1yr old
`sideloaded_apps_present`	int64	Sideloaded apps
`pirated_app_installed`	int64	Pirated app
`usb_debugging_enabled`	int64	USB debugging
`data_recovery_possible`	int64	Recovery possible
`ransom_paid`	int64	Ransom paid
`ransom_paid_amount`	int64	Amount paid
`financial_loss_total`	int64	Total loss
`business_interruption_hours`	int64	Interruption hours
`reputational_damage`	int64	Reputational damage
`customer_data_lost`	int64	Customer data lost
`regulatory_report_required`	int64	Regulatory report
`detected`	int64	1 if detected
`time_to_detect_hours`	int64	Hours to detection
`detected_by`	str	Detection source
`ransomware_removed`	int64	1 if removed
`data_restored_from_backup`	int64	1 if restored
`device_factory_reset`	int64	1 if reset
`police_report_filed`	int64	1 if police report
`bank_account_frozen`	int64	1 if bank frozen
`mobile_money_account_blocked`	int64	1 if M-Money blocked
`sim_card_replaced`	int64	1 if SIM replaced
`label`	int64	1 = attack, 0 = legit
`is_synthetic`	int64	1 = synthetic data

Extracted Features

Feature	Description
`total_encryption_score` / `deep_encryption` / `full_device_encryption`	Encryption scope
`persistence_score` / `aggressive_persistence` / `screen_lock_ransom`	Persistence
`financial_credential_theft` / `multi_factor_bypass` / `total_credential_theft`	Credential theft
`extortion_sophistication_score` / `advanced_extortion` / `psychological_pressure`	Extortion level
`security_posture_score` / `vulnerability_score` / `highly_vulnerable`	Device security
`high_value_target` / `business_target` / `mass_infection`	Victim profile
Family one-hot (29 families)	`family_screen_lock`, `family_african_variant`, etc.
Vector one-hot (15 vectors)	`vector_app_store`, `vector_sideload`, etc.
Target app one-hot (12 apps)	`target_mobile_banking`, `target_mobile_money`, etc.
Device flags	`brand_transsion`, `android_old`, `no_updates_brand`
Regional flags	`is_west_africa`, `high_mobile_money_country`
Payment method	`payment_crypto`, `payment_mobile_money`
`mobile_ransomware_threat_score`	Composite threat severity
`mobile_vulnerability_score`	Device vulnerability score
`mobile_response_effectiveness`	Response effectiveness score

Intelligence Sources

The following real-world sources informed the synthetic attack samples in this dataset:

Kaspersky Mobile Malware Report 2024 — https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases
Check Point Mobile Security Report 2024 — https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/threat-prevention/what-is-mobile-security/
ESET Threat Report 2024 Android — https://www.welivesecurity.com/
Sophos State of Ransomware 2024 — https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/30/the-state-of-ransomware-2024/
INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment 2025 — https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/New-INTERPOL-report-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-cybercrime-in-Africa

Citation

@misc{electricsheepafrica2026mobile,
  title = {Mobile Ransomware (Africa)},
  author = {Electric Sheep Africa},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/africa-mobile-ransomware}}
}

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